[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 69 (Monday, April 10, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18875-18879]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-8780]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

9 CFR Parts 71 and 80

[Docket No. 98-037-2]


Johne's Disease in Domestic Animals; Interstate Movement

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are amending the regulations regarding the interstate 
movement of domestic animals that have reacted to a test for 
paratuberculosis. First, we are replacing all references to 
``paratuberculosis'' with references to ``Johne's disease'' to reflect 
a change in nomenclature. Second, we are identifying an official test 
for the detection of Johne's disease in domestic animals. Third, we are 
amending the requirements for moving animals interstate. These actions 
will update the regulations and remove restrictions on the interstate 
movement of animals that are positive to an official Johne's disease 
test that do not appear necessary to prevent the interstate spread of 
Johne's disease.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 10, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Joseph S. VanTiem, Senior Staff 
Veterinarian, National Animal Health Programs, VS, APHIS, 4700 River 
Road Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231; (301) 734-7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Paratuberculosis, also known as Johne's disease, is a disease 
caused by Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. This disease primarily 
affects cattle, sheep, goats, and other domestic, exotic, and wild 
ruminants. Paratuberculosis is a chronic and contagious enteritis that 
results in progressive wasting and eventual death. Clinical signs are 
rarely evident until 2 or 3 years after the initial infection, which 
usually occurs soon after birth. The organism is shed in large numbers 
in the feces of infected animals, and infection can be acquired by 
ingestion of organisms from contaminated food and water sources. The 
organisms can also be present in colostrum and milk of infected cows. 
The disease is nearly always introduced into a clean herd by an 
infected animal that does not show symptoms of the disease. Our 
regulations are intended to control the interstate spread of the 
disease in the United States.
    The regulations in subchapter C of chapter I, title 9, Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR), govern the interstate movement of animals to 
prevent the dissemination of livestock and poultry diseases in the 
United States. Parts 71 and 80 (referred to below as the regulations) 
are included in subchapter C. Part 71 relates to the interstate 
transportation of animals, poultry, and animal products. Part 80 
pertains to the interstate movement of domestic animals that are 
paratuberculosis reactors. A paratuberculosis reactor is a domestic 
animal that has reacted to a test recognized by the Secretary of 
Agriculture for paratuberculosis.
    On March 22, 1999, we published in the Federal Register (64 FR 
13726-13732, Docket No. 98-037-1) a proposal to amend the regulations 
regarding the interstate movement of domestic animals affected with 
Johne's disease. We proposed to replace references to 
``paratuberculosis'' with references to ``Johne's disease'', to 
identify an official test for Johne's disease, and to allow the 
interstate movement of domestic animals that are positive to the 
official Johne's disease test for slaughter purposes or the collection 
of germ plasm.
    We solicited comments concerning our proposal for 60 days ending 
May 21, 1999. We received six comments by that date. They were from a 
national veterinary medical association, a State veterinary 
association, a beef association, two dairy associations, and a State 
advisory committee on Johne's disease. Two commenters supported the 
proposed rule. One commenter stated that he could not support the 
proposed rule. This commenter and the remaining commenters expressed 
concerns that are discussed below.

Movement of Animals for the Collection of Germ Plasm

    Several commenters raised concerns related to our proposed 
provisions to allow the interstate movement of positive animals for the 
collection of germ plasm (semen, embryos, and ova). We stated in our 
proposal that artificial insemination and embryo transfer were 
considered to present a low risk of transmitting Johne's disease, and 
that allowing interstate movement of positive animals for germ plasm 
collection would allow herd owners to

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salvage valuable genetics and continue an animal's lineage. One 
commenter took issue with our statement about low risk, maintaining 
that there is insufficient research to support our contention. One 
commenter mentioned that semen, embryos, and ova are not the only 
genetic materials that could be considered germ plasm. One commenter 
recommended that we allow interstate movement of positive animals only 
from herds that have achieved a certain status level under the United 
States Animal Health Association's (USAHA) Voluntary Johne's Disease 
Herd Status Program for Cattle, and that germ plasm be collected from 
other animals in a sanitized station on the premises. One commenter 
stated that many breeders enrolled in various voluntary Johne's disease 
programs are not interested in having an animal from a herd positive 
for Johne's disease on their property.
    Based on these comments, and because germ plasm from positive 
animals may be collected without restriction on the premises of origin, 
this final rule will not allow the interstate movement of positive 
animals for germ plasm collection. Our proposed rule did not place any 
restrictions on the collection of germ plasm at the premises of origin, 
and we are not adding such provisions in this final rule.
    In addition, because we are removing the proposed requirements for 
the interstate movement of positive animals for the collection of germ 
plasm, we have removed the definitions of accredited veterinarian, germ 
plasm, permit, and premises of origin from the proposed list of 
definitions in Sec. 80.1. These terms were used and referenced in the 
aforementioned proposed requirements.
    One commenter took exception to a portion of the discussion under 
the heading, ``Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act,'' 
that stated, ``However, for most producers, the impact may be 
insignificant.'' The commenter stated that the impact of the proposed 
rule on a substantial number of seed stock producers will be very 
significant if overly vigorous administration of testing programs puts 
a significant number of seed stock producers out of business or reduces 
them to producing commercial milk products, which could have an 
international impact. This commenter further stated that the premature 
restriction of the movement of breeding animals could affect the rate 
of genetic gain in the United States, especially if the incidence of 
Johne's disease is as high as estimated. This commenter also stated 
that seed stock herds cannot be destroyed or locked up during the 
process of controlling Johne's disease.
    Approximately 22 percent (25,670 herds) of U.S. dairy herds are 
affected with Johne's disease. In developing our proposal, we 
considered how breeding programs, and genetic gains, could be affected 
by restrictions on the interstate movement of animals that are positive 
to an official Johne's disease test. We proposed to limit the 
interstate movement of these animals, but we did not propose any 
quarantine or related measures, and we did not propose to require 
testing before interstate movement because mandatory testing programs 
are not currently supported by a majority of the cattle industry, 
partially due to the effect that testing might have on some seed stock 
producers. Industry sources indicated that when removing positive 
animals from a herd, most producers would choose to move the positive 
animals for slaughter purposes. Because we will allow the interstate 
movement of positive animals for slaughter purposes in this rule, and 
remove, among other things, requirements for permits and branding, seed 
stock producers will be able to implement more efficient and 
accelerated herd cleanup programs, if desired, and, thus, reduce the 
economic effect Johne's disease could have on their operations.
    This rule will allow domestic animals that are positive to an 
official test for Johne's disease to be moved interstate only to a 
recognized slaughtering establishment or to an approved livestock 
facility for sale to such an establishment. However, there may be 
circumstances, including pilot projects, where other interstate 
movements may be appropriate. Therefore, this final rule provides that 
the Administrator may, upon request in specific cases, allow animals 
that are positive to an official Johne's disease test to be moved 
interstate to other locations and for other purposes under such 
conditions as the Administrator may prescribe in each case to prevent 
the spread of Johne's disease. The Administrator must notify the State 
animal health officials of the States involved of any such action.

Other Comments

    One commenter stated that we should require serological tests for 
herd screening and allow the interstate movement of an animal from a 
herd only if the animal is negative when tested by an organism 
identification test.
    As noted previously in this document, mandatory testing programs 
are not currently supported by a majority of the cattle industry. We 
believe that requiring serological testing of a herd prior to the 
interstate movement of an individual animal would be too restrictive 
and put too many constraints on herd owners. Therefore, at this time, 
we are only restricting the interstate movement of animals that are 
positive to an official Johne's disease test.
    One commenter had concerns regarding the identification of specific 
officially recognized tests. One commenter stated that our use of the 
term ``polymerase chain reaction (PCR)'' was confusing, and noted that 
PCR is a process. The commenter who had concerns regarding the 
identification of specific officially recognized tests did not 
elaborate further.
    We continue to believe that a standard test for Johne's disease is 
necessary and that a test that detects the presence of the M. 
paratuberculosis organisms in fecal samples is the most specific and 
reliable index of infection in live animals. As to the comment 
regarding PCR, we agree that PCR is a process. In our proposal, we 
stated, ``Organism detection tests, such as fecal culture or polymerase 
chain reaction (PCR), detect the presence of the M. paratuberculosis 
organism in fecal samples.''
    Two commenters stated that there were loopholes in the proposed 
regulations that could contribute to the spread of Johne's disease, and 
one of these commenters stated that the loopholes could affect various 
voluntary programs. One of these commenters had concerns regarding the 
structure of the proposed changes for interstate movement.
    The commenters who stated that there were loopholes in the proposed 
regulations did not identify those areas of the proposed regulations 
that they thought might contribute to the spread of Johne's disease or 
affect voluntary programs. The commenter who had concerns regarding the 
structure of the proposed changes did not elaborate further. We assume 
that these commenters were referring to the proposed requirements that 
would have allowed sexually intact animals that are positive to an 
official Johne's disease test to be moved interstate for the collection 
of germ plasm. As stated previously in this document, this final rule 
will not allow the interstate movement of positive animals for germ 
plasm collection. This final rule will allow domestic animals that are 
positive to an official Johne's disease test to be moved interstate 
only to a recognized slaughtering establishment or to an approved 
livestock facility for sale to such an establishment, or elsewhere only 
with specific authorization from the Administrator.

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    One commenter stated that new regulations should not be finalized 
until States have standardized control and testing programs. This 
commenter further stated that it may be best to eliminate the current 
regulations, pending the development of an appropriate proposed rule, 
because they cannot be enforced. This commenter also stated that he was 
unable to endorse any particular animal movement control systems at 
this time. Another commenter expressed disapproval that this rulemaking 
exposed the public to the existing regulations, which he maintains are 
``obsolete and disregarded.''
    The current regulations are outdated, and this rulemaking is 
intended to remove language that hinders State and industry voluntary 
programs that are attempting to reduce the national prevalence of 
Johne's disease. Prior to this final rule, the regulations provided 
that cattle and other domestic animals that had reacted to a test for 
Johne's disease could be moved interstate only to a recognized 
slaughtering establishment or to a specifically approved stockyard for 
sale to a recognized slaughter establishment. Prior to movement, cattle 
and other domestic animals had to be identified with an approved metal 
eartag that was attached to their left ear and bore a serial number and 
the inscription, ``U.S. Reactor,'' or a similar State reactor tag. 
Cattle also had to be: (1) Branded with the letter ``J'' on their left 
hip near the tailhead; or (2) accompanied directly to slaughter by an 
APHIS or State representative; or (3) moved in vehicles closed with 
official seals that were applied and removed by an APHIS 
representative, State representative, accredited veterinarian, or an 
individual authorized for this purpose by an APHIS representative.
    Based on this final rule, domestic animals that are positive to an 
official Johne's disease test may be moved interstate to a recognized 
slaughtering establishment or to an approved livestock facility for 
sale to such an establishment if they bear an official eartag, are 
shipped with an owner-shipper statement, and are moved to the 
destination in one continuous movement without unloading. We believe 
that these changes will allow herd owners to remove infected animals 
from their premises sooner and decrease the possibility of these 
animals infecting other animals on the premises. We also believe that 
these changes, compared to the previous requirements, will allow APHIS 
to better enforce restrictions on interstate movement.
    One commenter stated that there needs to be an effective program to 
raise the level of awareness of Johne's disease among producers because 
only with an understanding of the disease and the mode of its 
transmission can broad-based support for control and eradication be 
gained. One commenter stated that control and eradication of Johne's 
disease requires producer and veterinary education, development of 
adequate diagnostic tests, design and implementation of herd testing 
and classification systems, and design of appropriate animal movement 
controls. One commenter stated that the regulations may need to be 
amended in the future to promote uniformity as States develop and 
implement Johne's disease control programs and to incorporate 
recommendations from future Johne's disease studies. Another commenter 
said that we should have included the voluntary herd status programs 
developed by USAHA's Johne's Disease Committee.
    We agree that educating the beef and dairy industry and the public 
about Johne's disease is essential to control and eradication efforts. 
Some beef and dairy associations have taken steps to provide 
educational material regarding Johne's disease and other diseases of 
livestock to their members. APHIS has distributed educational material 
on Johne's disease as well as conducted training courses for our field 
veterinary medical officers. In addition, a classification system--the 
``voluntary herd status program'' mentioned by the commenter above--has 
been developed by USAHA's Johne's Disease Committee. While APHIS 
supports the U.S. Voluntary Johne's Disease Herd Status Program for 
Cattle, we do not believe it is appropriate at this time to make it a 
federally-regulated activity and, therefore, have not made it part of 
this rulemaking.
    In the future, the regulations may be further amended to include 
new technologies (including diagnostic tests) and standards from 
voluntary programs and to incorporate changes that may be necessary as 
States develop and implement their own Johne's disease control 
programs.
    Therefore, for the reasons given in the proposed rule and in this 
document, we are adopting the proposed rule as a final rule, with the 
changes discussed in this document.

Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12866. The rule 
has been determined to be not significant for the purposes of Executive 
Order 12866 and, therefore, has not been reviewed by the Office of 
Management and Budget.
    This rule will establish an official test for Johne's disease. It 
also will make it easier to move domestic animals that are positive to 
an official Johne's disease test interstate to slaughter.
    However, we do not anticipate that these changes will have a 
significant economic effect on small entities. Under the regulations in 
effect before this final rule, animals moved interstate to slaughter 
had to bear an eartag with a serial number and the inscription ``U.S. 
Reactor'' and be transported with a certificate. In addition, cattle 
also had to be branded with the letter ``J'' on their left hip, 
accompanied directly to slaughter by an APHIS or State representative, 
or moved in vehicles closed with official seals. We are removing these 
requirements and will simply require positive animals moving interstate 
to slaughter to bear an official eartag and be shipped with an owner-
shipper statement. There are no direct costs related to these 
requirements, so herd owners will not experience a savings from the 
removal of these requirements. However, this rule will expedite the 
movement of animals by 1 to 5 days because herd owners will not have to 
wait to obtain the services of an APHIS or State representative prior 
to the interstate movement of their animals to slaughter. This may 
result in some small savings to herd owners.
    In a recent study, APHIS examined the cost of Johne's disease on 
U.S. dairy cattle producers.\1\ The study found that infected herds 
with at least 10 percent of the culled cows showing clinical signs of 
Johne's disease had an average disease-related cost to producers of 
$227 for each cow in the herd per year. Therefore, the disease-related 
costs for a 100 cow dairy with at least 10 percent of culled cows 
showing clinical disease signs of Johne's disease would be 
approximately $22,700 per year. By amending the regulations, we may be 
able to strengthen detection and control of Johne's disease, which 
should reduce the producers' Johne's disease-related costs. However, 
the reduction in disease-related costs is not likely to be significant 
for the reasons provided in the next paragraph.
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    \1\ See Johne's disease on U.S. DairyOperations, National Animal 
Health Monitoring System, Dairy 1996, October, 1997.
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    We anticipate that this rule will affect primarily U.S. dairy 
cattle producers. In 1997, there were 116,680 dairy herds or farms in 
the United States. We estimate that about 22 percent (25,670 herds) of 
the U.S. dairy herds are affected with Johne's disease. The Small 
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Administration (SBA) considers a dairy farm a small entity if its 
annual receipts are $0.5 million or less. According to the 1992 Census 
of Agriculture, 95 percent of dairy producers are considered small 
entities under SBA guidelines. This rule should benefit dairy cattle 
producers, but for most producers, the economic effect of the rule may 
be insignificant. This is because on a per head basis only about 10 
percent of the cattle will test positive, not all positive animals are 
likely to be moved interstate for slaughter, and, as noted earlier, 
there are no direct costs associated with the requirements we are 
removing.
    Under these circumstances, the Administrator of the Animal and 
Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that this action will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities.

Executive Order 12988

    This final rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, 
Civil Justice Reform. This rule: (1) Preempts all State and local laws 
and regulations that are in conflict with this rule; (2) has no 
retroactive effect; and (3) does not require administrative proceedings 
before parties may file suit in court challenging this rule.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    In accordance with section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the information collection or 
recordkeeping requirements included in this final rule have been 
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The assigned OMB 
control number is 0579-0148.

Regulatory Reform

    This action is part of the President's Regulatory Reform 
Initiative, which, among other things, directs agencies to remove 
obsolete and unnecessary regulations and to find less burdensome ways 
to achieve regulatory goals.

List of Subjects

9 CFR Part 71

    Animal diseases, Livestock, Poultry and poultry products, 
Quarantine, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.

9 CFR Part 80

    Animal diseases, Livestock, Transportation.

    Accordingly, we are amending 9 CFR parts 71 and 80 as follows:

PART 71--GENERAL PROVISIONS

    1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 111-113, 114a, 114a-1, 115-117, 120-126, 
134b, and 134f; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.2(d).


    2. Section 71.3 is amended as follows:
    a. In paragraph (a), by removing the word ``paratuberculosis'' and 
adding the words ``Johne's disease'' in its place.
    b. By revising paragraph (c)(1) to read as set forth below.
    c. By redesignating paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) as 
paragraphs (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5), respectively, and adding a new 
paragraph (c)(2) to read as set forth below.
    d. In newly redesignated paragraph (c)(3), remove ``; and'' and add 
a period in its place.


Sec. 71.3  Interstate movement of diseased animals and poultry 
generally prohibited.

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    (c) * * *
    (1) Domestic animals that have reacted to an official test for 
brucellosis, are not affected with any other disease referred to in 
this section, and are not tick infested may be moved interstate in 
accordance with part 78 of this chapter.
    (2) Domestic animals that are positive to an official Johne's 
disease test, are not affected with any other disease referred to in 
this section, and are not tick infested may be moved interstate in 
accordance with part 80 of this chapter.
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    3. Part 80 is revised to read as follows:

PART 80--JOHNE'S DISEASE IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Sec.
80.1   Definitions.
80.2   General restrictions.
80.3   Movement of domestic animals that are positive to an official 
Johne's disease test.
80.4   Segregation of animals positive to an official Johne's 
disease test during interstate movement.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 111-113, 114a-1, 115, 117, 120, 121, and 
125; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.2(d).


Sec. 80.1  Definitions.

    The following definitions apply to this part:
    Administrator. The Administrator, Animal and Plant Health 
Inspection Service, or any person authorized to act for the 
Administrator.
    APHIS. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United 
States Department of Agriculture.
    APHIS representative. An individual employed by APHIS who is 
authorized to perform the function involved.
    Approved livestock facility. A stockyard, livestock market, buying 
station, concentration point, or any other premises that has been 
approved under Sec. 71.20 of this chapter.
    Area veterinarian in charge. An APHIS veterinarian authorized by 
the Administrator to supervise and manage the animal health work of 
APHIS in a specified area of the United States.
    Interstate. From one State into or through any other State.
    Johne's disease. An infectious and communicable disease that 
primarily affects cattle, sheep, goats, and other domestic, exotic, and 
wild ruminants, also known as paratuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium 
paratuberculosis.
    Moved. Shipped, transported, delivered, or received for movement, 
or otherwise aided, induced, or caused to be moved.
    Official eartag. An identification eartag approved by APHIS as 
being tamper-resistant and providing unique identification for each 
animal. An official eartag may conform to the alpha-numeric National 
Uniform Eartagging System, or it may bear a valid premises 
identification number that is used in conjunction with the producer's 
livestock production numbering system to provide a unique 
identification number.
    Official Johne's disease test. An organism detection test approved 
by the Administrator and conducted in a laboratory approved by the 
Administrator.\1\
    Owner-shipper statement. A statement signed by the owner or shipper 
of animals, which states: The number of animals to be moved, the 
official eartag number of each animal, the species of the animals, 
points of origin and destination, the consignor and consignee, a 
statement that the animals are positive to an official Johne's disease 
test, and any additional information required by this part.
    Premises identification number. A unique number assigned by the 
State animal health official to a livestock production unit that is, in 
the judgment of the State animal health official or area veterinarian 
in charge, epidemiologically distinct from other livestock production 
units. A premises

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identification number shall consist of the State's two-letter postal 
abbreviation followed by the premises' assigned number. A premises 
identification number may be used in conjunction with a producer's own 
livestock production numbering system to provide a unique 
identification number for an animal.
    Recognized slaughtering establishment. A slaughtering establishment 
\2\ operating under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et 
seq.) or a State inspected slaughtering establishment.
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    \1\ A list of currently approved laboratories and the 
requirements for obtaining approval are available from the 
Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, National Veterinary Services 
Laboratories, P.O. Box 844, Ames, Iowa 50010. the Administrator will 
approve laboratories to conduct an official Johne's disease test 
only after determining that the laboratory meets the check test 
proficiency requirements prescribed by the National Veterinary 
Services Laboratories. Approval will continue as long as such check 
test proficiency requirements are met on an annual basis.
    \2\ A list of recognized slaughtering establishments in any 
State may be obtained from an APHIS representative, the State animal 
health official, or a State representative.
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    State. Any of the 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the District of Columbia, 
and any territories and possessions of the United States.
    State animal health official. The State official responsible for 
livestock and poultry disease control and eradication programs.
    State representative. An individual employed in animal health work 
by a State or political subdivision of a State, and who is authorized 
by the State or political subdivision to perform tasks required by this 
part.


Sec. 80.2  General restrictions.

    Domestic animals that are positive to an official Johne's disease 
test may not be moved interstate except in compliance with this part.


Sec. 80.3  Movement of domestic animals that are positive to an 
official Johne's disease test.

    (a) Movement of domestic animals for slaughter. Domestic animals 
that are positive to an official Johne's disease test may be moved 
interstate for slaughter if:
    (1) The animals are moved directly to a recognized slaughtering 
establishment or to an approved livestock facility for sale to a 
recognized slaughtering establishment;
    (2) An owner-shipper statement that identifies the animals as 
positive to an official Johne's disease test accompanies the animals 
during the movement and is delivered to the consignee;
    (3) Each animal bears an official eartag; and
    (4) The animals are moved to the destination in one continuous 
movement without unloading.
    (b) Other movements. The Administrator may, upon request in 
specific cases, allow domestic animals that are positive to an official 
Johne's disease test to be moved interstate other than as provided in 
paragraph (a) of this section, under such conditions as the 
Administrator may prescribe in each case to prevent the spread of 
Johne's disease. The Administrator will promptly notify the State 
animal health officials of the States involved of any such action.
    (c) Cleaning and disinfecting. Each means of conveyance used to 
transport the animals must be cleaned and disinfected in accordance 
with Sec. 71.6 of this chapter. The facilities in which the animals 
were maintained must be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with 
Sec. 71.7 of this chapter.


Sec. 80.4  Segregation of animals positive to an official Johne's 
disease test during interstate movement.

    Animals that are positive to an official Johne's disease test may 
not be moved interstate in a railroad car, boat, truck, or other 
vehicle containing healthy animals susceptible to Johne's disease 
unless all of the animals are for immediate slaughter, or unless the 
positive animals are kept separate from the other animals by a 
partition that is securely affixed to the sides of the vehicle and 
prevents the transfer of fecal matter from the animals positive to an 
official Johne's disease test to the healthy animals in the vehicle.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 5th day of April 2000.
Bobby R. Acord,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
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